Draft Countdown: Brandon Jennings
Moderators: 7 Footer, Duffman100, HiJiNX, niQ, Morris_Shatford, DG88, Reeko, lebron stopper
Draft Countdown: Brandon Jennings
-
- Assistant Coach
- Posts: 3,832
- And1: 186
- Joined: Dec 10, 2006
Draft Countdown: Brandon Jennings
Someone give a scouting report on this guy. Ive heard some hype around him lately but have never actually seen him play. This youtube mix is the first time I've really seen any highlight on him and he looks damn athletic and creative. I know hes suppose to be a PG but if we go by the best player available method, would he be a good selection at #9?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4wXJvsWEmcw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4wXJvsWEmcw
Re: Brandon Jennings
-
- General Manager
- Posts: 9,986
- And1: 12,531
- Joined: Jul 25, 2008
Re: Brandon Jennings
If he's there at 9, we take him. I doubt he drops that far though, he's basically the 2nd highest rated PG in the draft. No way GS or Minny let him pass by.
Re: Brandon Jennings
- sh00n
- RealGM
- Posts: 20,403
- And1: 1,969
- Joined: Jul 15, 2006
- Location: Montreal
- Contact:
Re: Brandon Jennings
Golden State's taking him, without a doubt.
Support your local artist, kids: http://www.katsenhakeron.com
@katsenhaker0n on the bird app
@katsenhaker0n on the bird app
Re: Brandon Jennings
-
- General Manager
- Posts: 8,018
- And1: 2,835
- Joined: Mar 25, 2007
- Location: aka mad-mo aka tWo original founder
Re: Brandon Jennings
According to: http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Bra ... ings-1114/
STRENGTHS:
- Excellent skill-level
- Mix between scoring/passing
- Offensive creativity
- True point guard
- Ability to create own shot
- Ability to create w/either hand
- Ball-handling skills
- Change of gears/Hesitation moves
- Ability to get in passing lanes
- Lateral quickness
- Confidence
- Potential
- Strong Intangibles
- Work ethic
- Basketball instincts
- Left-handed
- Ability to create for others
- Court vision
- Passing skills
- Athleticism
- Excellent first step
- Explosiveness
- Shooting mechanics
WEAKNESSES:
- Decision making
- Dominant ball-handler
- Efficiency
- Out of control at times
- Shot-selection
- Ability to fight through screens
- Activity level
- Commitment to playing defense
- Man to man defense
- Academic issues?
- Leadership skills
- Not ready to contribute immediately
- Not productive enough
- Average size
- Upper body strength
- Poor rebounder
- 3-point shooting percentages
- Ability to catch and shoot
- Low shooting percentages
Best Case: Tony Parker
Worst Case: Sebastian Telfair
STRENGTHS:
- Excellent skill-level
- Mix between scoring/passing
- Offensive creativity
- True point guard
- Ability to create own shot
- Ability to create w/either hand
- Ball-handling skills
- Change of gears/Hesitation moves
- Ability to get in passing lanes
- Lateral quickness
- Confidence
- Potential
- Strong Intangibles
- Work ethic
- Basketball instincts
- Left-handed
- Ability to create for others
- Court vision
- Passing skills
- Athleticism
- Excellent first step
- Explosiveness
- Shooting mechanics
WEAKNESSES:
- Decision making
- Dominant ball-handler
- Efficiency
- Out of control at times
- Shot-selection
- Ability to fight through screens
- Activity level
- Commitment to playing defense
- Man to man defense
- Academic issues?
- Leadership skills
- Not ready to contribute immediately
- Not productive enough
- Average size
- Upper body strength
- Poor rebounder
- 3-point shooting percentages
- Ability to catch and shoot
- Low shooting percentages
Best Case: Tony Parker
Worst Case: Sebastian Telfair
Re: Draft Countdown: Brandon Jennings
- Vinsane15
- Veteran
- Posts: 2,734
- And1: 21
- Joined: Jan 13, 2008
- Location: Tdot
Re: Draft Countdown: Brandon Jennings
God please bless us with Jennings!!!! I'm down with another Tony Parker...or even a solid back up PG like Bassy if he becomes that. Its not like this draft is filled with future all-star players..
Re: Draft Countdown: Brandon Jennings
-
- Banned User
- Posts: 1,375
- And1: 0
- Joined: Sep 15, 2008
Re: Draft Countdown: Brandon Jennings
Sadly not sold. I think playing in Europe may have hurt his overall game. We are scouting him but I don't think I want him at 9. one of the pros for drafting him would be he is playing with european players and would fit in well in terms of chemistry. Don't think we need a back up project at the point right now. Roko is still here and while I'd like to see an upgrade at that position altogether, I don't think this guy fits the bill at all.
Re: Draft Countdown: Brandon Jennings
- dacrusha
- RealGM
- Posts: 12,693
- And1: 5,410
- Joined: Dec 11, 2003
- Location: Waiting for Jesse Ventura to show up...
Re: Draft Countdown: Brandon Jennings
Whoever told him to go to Europe to hone his game should be slapped in the face.
Horrible decision.
Horrible decision.
"If you can’t make a profit, you should sell your team" - Michael Jordan
Re: Draft Countdown: Brandon Jennings
-
- Banned User
- Posts: 1,375
- And1: 0
- Joined: Sep 15, 2008
Re: Draft Countdown: Brandon Jennings
dacrusha wrote:Whoever told him to go to Europe to hone his game should be slapped in the face.
Horrible decision.
I think it was a money move. Who knows what his living conditions are but ya from a basketball standpoint.... ewwwww.
Re: Draft Countdown: Brandon Jennings
-
- Banned User
- Posts: 11,501
- And1: 624
- Joined: Dec 19, 2008
Re: Draft Countdown: Brandon Jennings
vinsanity11 wrote:God please bless us with Jennings!!!! I'm down with another Tony Parker...or even a solid back up PG like Bassy if he becomes that. Its not like this draft is filled with future all-star players..
Sebastian telfair? He's terrible and would be an epic failure at #9
Re: Draft Countdown: Brandon Jennings
-
- Banned User
- Posts: 1,375
- And1: 0
- Joined: Sep 15, 2008
Re: Draft Countdown: Brandon Jennings
In a strong draft maybe but given the alternatives I don't think a Telfair at 9 is too bad he is a decent back upAvenger wrote:vinsanity11 wrote:God please bless us with Jennings!!!! I'm down with another Tony Parker...or even a solid back up PG like Bassy if he becomes that. Its not like this draft is filled with future all-star players..
Sebastian telfair? He's terrible and would be an epic failure at #9
Re: Draft Countdown: Brandon Jennings
- Dr Positivity
- RealGM
- Posts: 59,631
- And1: 15,463
- Joined: Apr 29, 2009
Re: Draft Countdown: Brandon Jennings
dacrusha wrote:Whoever told him to go to Europe to hone his game should be slapped in the face.
Horrible decision.
I think he was forced to because of his grades
Anyways if Jennings drops to 9 we take him without hesitation. I see this as a 5 potential stars in this draft. Griffin, Rubio, Thabeet, Harden, Jennings. After that you're looking at good role players/complimentary pieces
Re: Draft Countdown: Brandon Jennings
-
- Banned User
- Posts: 1,375
- And1: 0
- Joined: Sep 15, 2008
Re: Draft Countdown: Brandon Jennings
Dr Mufasa wrote:dacrusha wrote:Whoever told him to go to Europe to hone his game should be slapped in the face.
Horrible decision.
I think he was forced to because of his grades
Anyways if Jennings drops to 9 we take him without hesitation. I see this as a 5 potential stars in this draft. Griffin, Rubio, Thabeet, Harden, Jennings. After that you're looking at good role players/complimentary pieces
wow... you see star in Jennings? I see potential good pick in a terrible draft.
Re: Draft Countdown: Brandon Jennings
- ansoncarter
- Head Coach
- Posts: 6,152
- And1: 367
- Joined: Feb 01, 2006
Re: Draft Countdown: Brandon Jennings
he always sounds amazing. And it's possible he's getting pretty underrated (out of the limelight, negativity in general since he ditched ncaa)
maybe he'll be TJ Ford with better scoring touch
maybe he'll be TJ Ford with better scoring touch
Re: Draft Countdown: Brandon Jennings
- basketball royalty
- RealGM
- Posts: 17,072
- And1: 2,963
- Joined: Dec 10, 2004
- Location: jurassic park
Re: Draft Countdown: Brandon Jennings
Seems like a Stephon Marbury to me. Maybe his eurotrip was more developmental for him because it was a humbling experience and he was able to mature. His draft stock may have dipped a bit but he can always make up for it in the long run if he has grown as a player.
props to Turbozone for the sig
Re: Draft Countdown: Brandon Jennings
-
- Banned User
- Posts: 1,375
- And1: 0
- Joined: Sep 15, 2008
Re: Draft Countdown: Brandon Jennings
^^^ Maybe but his numbers over there are just paltry. Its hard to imagine us taking a chance like that right now. They are looking at him though
Re: Draft Countdown: Brandon Jennings
- SpaceJam
- Veteran
- Posts: 2,592
- And1: 93
- Joined: Sep 23, 2007
- Location: 123 fake street T-Dot
Re: Draft Countdown: Brandon Jennings
A lot of players could actually drop in the draft if teams draft on need and not BPA. However, I can't see GS passing on Jennings, seems like the perfect fit for him.
_________
Re: Draft Countdown: Brandon Jennings
-
- RealGM
- Posts: 15,255
- And1: 3,946
- Joined: Aug 19, 2005
- Location: We won.
Re: Draft Countdown: Brandon Jennings
Dennis P wrote:^^^ Maybe but his numbers over there are just paltry. Its hard to imagine us taking a chance like that right now. They are looking at him though
Who is the first Williams in your sig?
I_Like_Dirt wrote:The whole comparison to Kevin McHale is ridiculously close, imo... And that's without more hilarious aspects of the comparison, e.g. if Wally Sczerbiak were 7 feet tall with the slower reflexes that came with the additional height, he'd be Bargnani.
Re: Draft Countdown: Brandon Jennings
-
- Banned User
- Posts: 1,375
- And1: 0
- Joined: Sep 15, 2008
Re: Draft Countdown: Brandon Jennings
Cassius wrote:Dennis P wrote:^^^ Maybe but his numbers over there are just paltry. Its hard to imagine us taking a chance like that right now. They are looking at him though
Who is the first Williams in your sig?
Mo.
Re: Draft Countdown: Brandon Jennings
- sh00n
- RealGM
- Posts: 20,403
- And1: 1,969
- Joined: Jul 15, 2006
- Location: Montreal
- Contact:
Re: Draft Countdown: Brandon Jennings
Dennis P wrote:Cassius wrote:Dennis P wrote:^^^ Maybe but his numbers over there are just paltry. Its hard to imagine us taking a chance like that right now. They are looking at him though
Who is the first Williams in your sig?
Mo.
Jose must've had a really hard time with Mo Williams then, since he's noted twice.
Support your local artist, kids: http://www.katsenhakeron.com
@katsenhaker0n on the bird app
@katsenhaker0n on the bird app
Re: Draft Countdown: Brandon Jennings
-
- Banned User
- Posts: 1,375
- And1: 0
- Joined: Sep 15, 2008
Re: Draft Countdown: Brandon Jennings
sh00n wrote:Dennis P wrote:Cassius wrote:Who is the first Williams in your sig?
Mo.
Jose must've had a really hard time with Mo Williams then, since he's noted twice.
Couldn't remember it was probably Louis Williams... Does it really matter I think I got my point across